Read about bDMARDS and how they can be used to treat PsA.
Biologics are a type of medication that can be prescribed for PsA.
Adalimumab is a class of medicine called biological disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDS)
Etanercept is one of a group of medicines called biological disease modifying antirheumatic drugs.
Guselkumab is one of a group of medicines called biological disease modifying antirheumatic drugs.
Infliximab helps with blocking natural substances called cytokines found in joints of people suffering from PsA.
Golimumab lessens inflammation, pain symptoms and helps stop further joint damage
Certolizumab lessens inflammation, pain symptoms and helps stop further joint damage.
Ustekinumab is a medicine used to treat adults with psoriatic arthritis.
Ixekizumab (Taltz) is a medicine used to treat PsA and psoriasis.
Tofacitinib is a tablet that belongs to a class of medicines called Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitors
Secukinumab is used to treat PsA and minimise joint swelling, pain and stiffness
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